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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to London
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of lei462 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei462, while a train costs an average of lei884.
Distance: 538 miles (866 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
lei644 Average price | lei462 Average price Cheapest | lei884 Average price | lei843 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 21h 54m Average total duration 21h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to London:
A bus is lei182 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to London costing on average lei644.
A bus is lei421 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to London costing on average lei884.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 40m.
Bus takes on average 21h 54m.
You'll arrive about 9h 52m sooner (2h 33m by flight vs 12h 25m by car) and save roughly lei199 compared to fuel and tolls (lei644 vs lei843). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to London
How to get from Leipzig to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM22h05Leipzig, Hbf9:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Stationlei4761One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus12:10 PM22h05Leipzig, Hbf9:15 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Stationlei4761One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 1467:20 AM1h50Berlin Brandenburg Airport8:10 AMLondon Stansted Airportlei8131One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain+
FlixBus8:45 AM23h15Leipzig Hbf7:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Stationlei5461One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 AM22h05Leipzig, Hbf7:00 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Stationlei5491One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM26h20Leipzig, Hbf7:15 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Stationlei5631One-way1 transfer
ICE 508 · 21897+
U257522:12 PM8h13Leipzig Hbf9:25 PMLondon Southend Airportlei8331One-way2 transfers
ICE 508 · 21897+
U226042:12 PM9h13Leipzig Hbf10:25 PMLondon Luton Airportlei8331One-way2 transfers
ICE 600 · 21881+
U2575212:12 PM10h13Leipzig Hbf9:25 PMLondon Southend Airportlei8331One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to London:
A bus is lei182 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to London costing on average lei644.
A bus is lei421 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to London costing on average lei884.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 40m.
Bus takes on average 21h 54m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic to go to London by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to London by train.
- 2 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
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